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Former PAOK Player Banned from Toumba Stadium, Claims Favoritism for Olympiacos

Published February 24, 2026, 17:07
Former PAOK Player Banned from Toumba Stadium, Claims Favoritism for Olympiacos

Yannis Gounaris, a former football player and coach, stated that he was banned from entering Toumba Stadium due to the rumor that he is a supporter of Olympiacos. He mentioned that the ban came from a higher order, but he did not want to create a problem. He expressed the opinion that Olympiacos is the favorite for this year's title, dismissing the idea of fatigue in the team. He emphasized that professional footballers and coaches are obliged to do their job and take responsibility for their mistakes. At the same time, he expressed his disappointment with the fact that players with many appearances in the championship were not adequately honored.